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Ethics watchdog: PM didn't violate conflict rules over WE Charity, but Morneau did
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not breach the Conflict of Interest Act over failing to recuse himself from cabinet discussions to have WE Charity operate a federal student-volunteer progra...
May 13, 2021

‘More and more worrisome:’ Dry conditions persist in Saskatchewan
Farmers are continuing to cope with a dry Saskatchewan spring.For weeks, farmers have been looking to the sky hoping for any drop of moisture to aid crops as seeding continues.Southwest farmer and agr...
May 13, 2021

Sask. residents who got AstraZeneca vaccine as first doses wonder what’s next
In late March, Regina-area farmer Kevin Huber joined thousands of others and got in line at Evraz Place, rolled up his sleeve and got his first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.At the time, th...
May 13, 2021

Troy Ryan to coach Canadian women's hockey team in 2022 Winter Olympics
CALGARY - Troy Ryan has been named head coach of Canada's women's hockey team for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Ryan, from Spryfield, N.S., was an assistant coach for Laura Schuler in the 2018 ...
May 13, 2021

HealthLine 811 Free, Confidential and 24 Hour a Day Service
Did you know HealthLine 811 is a free, confidential, 24-hour health, mental health and addictions advice, education and support telephone line available to Saskatchewan residents? It also provides sup...
May 13, 2021

Biggar upgrading arena ice plant to solar power with new ICIP support
The Town of Biggar plans to upgrade its arena ice plant to solar power energy with recently announced support from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).Through the program, the federa...
May 13, 2021

Manitou and District Regional Park preparing for campers from in and out of province
A busy camping season lies ahead in Saskatchewan and northeastNOW is putting the spotlight on area regional parks ahead of the May long weekend.A popular camping spot this year, similar to previous ye...
May 13, 2021

Supreme Court won't hear appeal from horse owners over derby dispute
OTTAWA - The owners of a horse that was disqualified after initially winning the Canadian Derby more than three years ago might have run out of legal room to reclaim the title. The Supreme Court of Ca...
May 13, 2021

Meat Pack Fundraiser
Are you ready for BBQ season?!? Let us help you out, we have partnered with Tombley'z Meats and Catering to provide delicious meat packages for your convenience. Give us a shout if your interested Pro...
May 13, 2021

Paper Excellence says acquisition of Domtar doesn't impact plans to reopen pulp mill
Paper Excellence, the company that owns the Prince Albert pulp mill says its $3 billion acquisition of competitor Domtar won't affect its plans to restart the facility. "It's absolutely business as pl...
May 13, 2021